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With help from drone firefighters locate stranded kayaker in Fairfield, CT
As darkness set in, the Fairfield Fire Department used a drone to help locate a stranded kayaker in Fairfield, CT. 22-year-old Connor Meaney had fallen off the kayak and was ultimately saved by the firefighters from the rocks at the…
DJI knew it would lose propeller patent fight with Autel Robotics
DJI knew it would lose propeller patent fight with Autel. Last week we reported about Steptoe securing an ITC win for Autel Robotics in a propeller patent dispute with DJI over the propeller locking mechanism that DJI has used on…
Elle Mexico cover shoot safely captured by drone
A number of photographers have turned to drones to be able to take photographs while keeping a safe distance from their subject. In this latest story, we learn how Santiago Arau used a drone to shoot the cover of Elle…
Steptoe secures ITC win for Autel in patent dispute over drones with DJI
Steptoe has secured a significant trial victory for Autel Robotics USA at the US International Trade Commission (ITC). On March 2, the chief administrative law judge of the ITC found that SZ DJI Technology Co. Ltd. and seven related entities…
Remote ID for Drones might start in 2021 according to FAA
The Federal Aviation Administration aims to have an initial version of Remote ID for Drones up and running in 2021. According to documents viewed by Avionics International, the FAA is planning to have a first version of Remote ID for Drones…
Photographer uses drone to shoot contact-free portrait sessions
A photographer in Nashville, Tennessee got creative and now uses his unmanned aircraft to shoot contact-free portrait sessions that capture this stay-at-home era.
Matternet is preparing its cargo drones for FAA tests
Mountain View, California-based Matternet, the drone company you know from its partnership with UPS, is preparing its M2 cargo drones for Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) durability and reliability tests this year. The testing will bring the company closer to receiving…
Kill coronavirus with drones made in Syracuse to bring sports back
DJI has used drones successfully in China to help disinfect public areas up to 50 times faster than could be done manually. Now Patrick Walsh, CEO of EagleHawk in Syracuse, NY wants to kill the coronavirus with drones in sporting arenas…
UK tests drone to deliver medical supplies to hospitals
In the UK, tests are underway with a very large drone, the size of a car, to deliver medical supplies to hospitals to help ease pressure on the country’s health system during the new coronavirus crisis.
Drone Bird inspired by nature and hiding in plain sight
If you are concerned about drones spying on you, the Drone Bird takes things to an entirely new level. This is one drone that you will likely not notice at all. The only thing giving away that this is no…
Blue Angels drone incident during America Strong Flyover
Blue Angels drone incident during Detroit America Strong Flyover. A drone pilot flies his unmanned aircraft way too close to the Blue Angels in Detroit America Strong Flyover. The drone incident took place on Tuesday, May 12th and could have…
Beating Heart drone show over Rotterdam as a flying tribute to freedom and appreciation
On May 5th, Liberation Day in The Netherlands, the Beating Heart drone show was organized over Rotterdam as a tribute to freedom and an appreciation to those who work day and night for the freedom and safety of others. The…
DJI’s donations of drones to local agencies raise questions from lawmakers
DJI’s donations of 100 drones to local agencies as part of their recently launched US Disaster Relief Program, raises questions from lawmakers. DJI’s donations of drones raise questions from lawmakers One month ago, DJI committed 100 drones to 40 police,…
DJI’s Brendan Schulman talks about drones, DJI, China, data security in this must-listen podcast
In this podcast, Brendan Schulman, Vice President of Policy and Legal Affairs at DJI, talks about drones, the history of DJI, China, data security, regulatory challenges, and a host of other issues. If you are active in the drone industry…
Pricing for the DJI Matrice 300 RTK and Zenmuse H20 series
Here are the prices for the DJI Matrice 300 RTK and Zenmuse H20 series. Update: The prices we reported earlier did not reflect the trade tariffs that have been put in place by the current administration. Here are the new…
Comparing DJI drones: Mavic Mini, Mavic Air, Mavic Air 2, Mavic 2 Pro, Zoom and Phantom 4 Pro
This video does a great job comparing the following DJI drones: the Mavic Mini, Mavic Air, Mavic Air 2, Mavic 2 Pro, Zoom, and the Phantom 4 Pro. In the video, Jeven Dovey explains the main difference between these different…
Irish pubs use drones to deliver Guinness and lift spirits
In Ireland people have started to use drones to deliver Guinness to local customers and by doing so lift their spirits in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic and lockdown.
DJI M300 is the fastest deploying enterprise drone [video]
The DJI Matrice 300, is the drone maker’s most recently launched drone for the Enterprise market. In this video on Youtube, Heliguy shows you why the DJI M300 is the fastest deploying enterprise drone.
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